Makeshift memorial at University Heights slaying scene
Peer into the few square yards of ground along Lisbon Avenue near Cordova Avenue and the tragic tale that unfolded there at 4:30 a. m. Saturday tells itself. (Updated: 11/03/09 1:55 PM )
Amherst student dies; had pneumonia
The Amherst High School sophomore who died Sunday morning had breathing problems that developed into pneumonia and sepsis, her father said Monday. (Updated: 11/03/09 7:26 AM )
Outcry aimed at proposed state cuts
The message was clear during Monday’s State Senate Finance Committee hearing: no more budget cuts. (Updated: 11/03/09 7:48 AM )
Newstead mulls new zoning laws
Newstead is grappling with the regulation of home-based businesses and day-care operations and is contemplating amendment of the town zoning laws to address the issue. (Updated: 11/02/09 6:44 AM )
Akron seeks landlord information
The Village of Akron is still compiling a registry of residential rental properties, a move the Village Board began earlier this year when it enacted a local law aimed at achieving more accountability from landlords, especially those who live outside the community. (Updated: 11/02/09 8:17 AM )
Village celebrates national honor
In the lexicon of municipal planning, Kenmore is “density that works.” (Updated: 11/01/09 6:50 AM )
Two Clarence fire pacts approved
It will be business as usual for two of the town’s fire units. (Updated: 10/31/09 7:50 AM )
Team of three challenges board incumbents
A team of candidates united under the banner of the Tonawanda First Party is challenging the three incumbents seeking re-election to the Tonawanda Town Board. (Updated: 10/31/09 9:18 AM )
Propositions would impact board powers
Amherst residents will be asked to vote on two propositions Tuesday, both of which would diminish the power of individual Town Board members. (Updated: 10/31/09 7:50 AM )
$1.8 million in work to be added to Akron school building projects
Enhancements totaling an estimated $1.8 million will be added to Akron School District’s capital building project, the Board of Education agreed Wednesday. (Updated: 10/30/09 7:00 AM )
Six seeking three Amherst Town Board seats
Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Amherst Town Board and only one is an incumbent. (Updated: 10/30/09 2:03 PM )
Race for Third Ward Council seat in Tonawanda covers assessments
A dispute about property assessments has turned the election for Third Ward alderman into a three-way race in the City of Tonawanda. (Updated: 10/30/09 7:00 AM )
Law enforcement’s priority: to prevent another 9/11
It’s probably safe to say that for many who attended Thursday’s meeting in the Town of Tonawanda on criminal activity and crime fighting, it was like preaching to the choir. (Updated: 10/30/09 7:00 AM )
Nursing home to lift swine flu precautions
A Clarence nursing home plans today to lift special precautions it took for swine flu, assuming no other residents show influenza-like symptoms. (Updated: 10/30/09 6:59 AM )
Funding approved for 3 parks
Planned improvements at two waterfront parks in the City of Buffalo and one in the City of Tonawanda got a boost Thursday thanks to Niagara River Greenway funding. (Updated: 10/30/09 6:59 AM )
Tonawanda City School District reports absenteeism is less than other districts
Although the absenteeism rate spiked in October, Tonawanda City School District officials reported during a regular session of the Board of Education this week that they are faring better than neighboring districts in battling swine flu. (Updated: 10/29/09 7:47 AM )
Winter parking rules go into effect Sunday
Winter parking rules go into effect Sunday in the Town of Tonawanda, where on-street parking is banned between 2 and 6 a. m. through April 1. (Updated: 10/29/09 7:10 AM )
Columnist speaks out for homeless
Journalist and novelist Steve Lopez’s true story about “a lost dream, an unlikely friendship and the redemptive power of music” already has inspired multitudes to get personally involved in dealing with homelessness and mental illness. (Updated: 10/29/09 7:10 AM )
‘Experience’ claims drive highway chief campaigns in Town of Tonawanda
Both candidates are touting experience in the campaign for highway superintendent in the Town of Tonawanda. (Updated: 10/29/09 7:49 AM )
2 mayoral candidates in Tonawanda trade reassessment charges
The two candidates running for mayor of the City of Tonawanda may have worked together for several years, but that hasn’t stopped them from slinging barbs at each other over the past few months. (Updated: 10/28/09 9:49 AM )
Less than 1% tax hike seen in budget
Despite hundreds of thousands of dollars in additions to the Amherst town budget for 2010, the $118 million to $119 million budget that the Town Board approved Monday is expected to raise taxes by less than 1 percent on average, the town comptroller said Tuesday. (Updated: 10/28/09 7:11 AM )
Gangs, drug war to be topics of neighborhood meeting
Gang activity and the war on drugs will be discussed Thursday at a town-wide neighborhood watch meeting in the Town of Tonawanda. (Updated: 10/28/09 7:11 AM )
Clarence schools following swine flu rules
The Clarence Central School District has taken a defensive posture on the H1N1 flu. (Updated: 10/27/09 8:53 AM )
Amherst Town Board adds funds to budget
In a show of political strangeness that is typical in Amherst, the Town Board voted to add an estimated $700,000 to $800,000 to the 2010 budget Monday but then voted, 5-1, against adopting it. (Updated: 10/27/09 12:05 PM )
Race for Amherst supervisor tightens up
The race for Amherst town supervisor could be anyone’s game. And that’s surprising. (Updated: 10/27/09 12:05 PM )
To memorialize victim, a different site
Family and friends will have a place to honor the memory of Michael A. Santiago, but not on the terms they sought. (Updated: 10/26/09 8:22 AM )
Four candidates are competing for two seats on Island Board
With no challengers on the ballot, the outcome of next month’s Grand Island town justice and highway superintendent elections is a forgone conclusion. (Updated: 10/27/09 9:36 AM )
Benefit planned Sunday for victim of slaying
A memorial benefit in honor of Michael A. Santiago, who was fatally shot last August on Burns Court in the Town of Tonawanda, will be held from 1 to 8 p. m. Sunday in Milton J. Brounschidle Post, American Legion, 3354 Delaware Ave., Town of Tonawanda. (Updated: 10/24/09 8:25 AM )
Music teachers defend programs to Sweet Home board
Sweet Home’s music teachers were out in full force at the School Board meeting Tuesday night to provide an overview of programs currently in place and where the district is headed. (Updated: 10/23/09 8:28 AM )
Sexual abuse in schools is topic of conference
Sexual abuse of children in schools has been on the rise in Western New York the last few years, and now a conference on the topic will be held for top school officials. (Updated: 10/23/09 7:15 AM )
